Police chief warns staffing strain could force end to 24-hour coverage
Police Chief Bruce Nason presented a new report format and warned that prolonged backup and case-resolution times, together with a small officer complement, could make continuous 24-hour coverage unsustainable without added staff or negotiated changes.
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Bruce Nason, Police Chief, presented a draft report format and said the department will begin monthly active-case reporting to provide clearer information on call types and resolution times. He told the Selectboard the department has experienced extended backup and incident-resolution times and that the small number of officers on staff "may become necessary to discontinue around-the-clock coverage" if staffing levels do not improve.
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